Aron Winter confirmed today that Canadian youth international Ashtone Morgan will not be returned to the u-20 camp.
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“(Starting fullback Mikael) Yourassowsky took a red, so I’ll need him,” Winter said.
Morgan, along with Doneil Henry, were both recalled from the camp on Thursday to cover for injuries. Morgan was subbed into the game against Portland briefly and both players started on the bench.
The decision to recall the players was criticised iin some quarters as being unfair to the youth program. It was suggested that both players would be better off staying with the U-20s where they play a significant role.
TFC defended the decision, saying that they needed them for depth.
Pro clubs are not required to release youth players for international duty.
A source close to the U-20 program suggested that TFC is “difficult” to deal with when it comes to releasing players.
Winter said that he had yet to decide on whether Henry would be returned to the youth camp. He said that Nana
Attakora’s status would determine whether je would be returned – if Attakora can play next week again t Chivas, Henry will be sent back.